Work To Drool: Reasons to Have Dogs At Work

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Here’s why every day should be “Bring Your Dog To Work” Day

Large scale employers, and even smaller companies, are always looking for ways to increase employee productivity (and thus their profits). Many companies have begun to offer new and surprising perks to their employees in hopes of achieving this goal. One of these perks is allowing employees to bring their dogs to work. While your first reaction may be to think that dogs will be a distraction in the work place, the results of several studies suggest the opposite. In this article you will learn the benefits of having dogs in the work place and receive some tips for convincing your boss to let you bring your own dog to work.

Benefits of Dogs in the Work Place

While some dogs are simply too high-strung or nervous to spend time in the office, calm and mild-mannered dogs can provide great benefits for employee production. Below you will find a list of some of the potential benefits having dogs in the work place may provide:

Stimulates creativity

Increased productivity

Improved attendance

Bonding

How to Convince Your Boss

If you want to convince your boss to allow employees to bring their dogs to work, there are right and wrong ways to go about it. For the best results, follow the tips below:

    Tips for Bringing a Dog to Work

    Convincing your boss to let you bring your dog to work is the hard part – but there is still work to do after it has passed. Before bringing your dog to work you need to ensure that he is properly housetrained and that he will be well-behaved. In the office, provide your dog with a place he will feel safe and comfortable. This may involve bringing in a pet bed or simply a pillow. Always supervise your dog in the office – do not let him wander around unattended. If you follow these simple tips, you should have no trouble with bringing your dog to the office and in no time at all you (and your employer) will start to see the benefits.

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